Japan
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
China bans Japanese seafood as nuclear wastewater released
One expert on radioactive waste says China is overreacting. Eating a lifetime's worth of seafood from near the release site would have 'the tritium radiation equivalent of one bite of a banana,' he said.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
U.S., Japan and South Korea agree to expand security and economic ties at historic Camp David summit
The country's leaders have agreed to a new security pledge committing the 3 countries to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan and South Korea toward greater unity in complicated Pacific
President Biden is looking to use the summit at Camp David to urge South Korea and Japan to turn the page on their countries' difficult shared history.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2022
North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile with range to strike entire U.S.
The United States quickly condemned the launch and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to guarantee the safety of its territory and its allies South Korea and Japan.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2022
Japan’s Cabinet OKs $200 billion spending plan
The stimulus package is largely seen as an attempt to boost the premier's sagging popularity.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2022
Japan to end restrictions on women remarrying after divorce
Paternity rules are particularly important in Japan, where birth out of wedlock is rare and widely frowned-upon.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2022
Japanese government to push sewage sludge as fertilizer
By promoting the domestic production of fertilizers, the government aims to keep prices down to prevent higher food bills and protect agricultural businesses from negative impacts.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2022
Japan’s social media connects volunteers, helps keep neighborhoods clean
Social media apps and online networks are connecting like-minded folks who are keen to keep their local areas clean, with users posting photos of collected litter while helping inspire and motivate others.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation
Japan issued alerts to residents in the northeastern regions to evacuate buildings nearby.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Taiwan warns against China disruption over chip exports
Taiwan makes around 33 percent of the semiconductors used in Japan, many of which are used in automobile parts and mobile phones.
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